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IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 4291
CHEM-C 344 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2
(1-2 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 343; P or concurrent:
CHEM-C 342. Laboratory component of
CHEM-C 342. Preparation, separation,
and identification of organic compounds,
extended to more advanced techniques
and classes of reactions and compounds
not used in CHEM-C 343. Laboratory and
laboratory lecture. II
CHEM-C 361
CHEM-C 362
CHEM-C 409
CHEM-C 410
CHEM-C 430
CHEM-C 443
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF BULK MATTER
(3-4 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 126,
MATH-M 216, PHYS-P 222. Chemical
thermodynamics, introduction to kinetic
theory, chemical kinetics. Lecture and
discussion. I
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF MOLECULES
(3-4 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 126, MATH-M
216, PHYS-P 222, MATH-M 301 or
MATH-M 311. Introduction to quantum
chemistry, structure and spectra of
atoms and molecules, introduction to
statistical thermodynamics. This course
includes laboratory exercises in physical
chemistry, covering the material of
CHEM-C 361 and CHEM-C 362. Lecture,
discussion, and laboratory. II
CHEMICAL RESEARCH (1-3 cr.)
For outstanding students. To be elected
only after consultation with a faculty
advisor. Cannot be substituted for any
course required in a chemistry major. A
research thesis is required. (1-5 cr. each
semester, 10 cr. maximum) I, II, S
PRINCIPLES OF CHEMICAL
INSTRUMENTATION (2-4 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 310, CHEM-C 361. Theory and
practice of modern analytical methods,
including electro-analytical techniques,
quantitative spectrophotometry, magnetic
methods, extraction, and chromatography.
Lecture and laboratory. II
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 361 and CHEM-C 362.
C: CHEM-C 335. Structural inorganic
chemistry, coordination compounds,
mechanisms of inorganic reactions,
organometallics. II
ORGANIC spectroscopy (3 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 342, CHEM-C 361; P or
concurrent: CHEM-C 362. A further
development of the structure and reaction
mechanisms of organic compounds.
Topics include molecular orbital theory,
CHEM-C 484
CHEM-C 485
CHEM-C 486
CHEM-N 190
CHEM-N 390
CHEM-T 105
reactions of cabonyl compounds,
concerted reactions, and approaches to
elucidating mechanisms. Lecture and
discussion. II
Biomolecules and Catabolism (3 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 342, one biological sciences
course Structure and function of cellular
components and the generation of
phosphate-bond energy. Lecture and
discussion. Credit not given for both
CHEM-C 484 and CHEM-C 483. I
Biosynthesis and Physiology (3 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 483 or CHEM-C 484.
Biosynthetic pathways, expression of genetic
information, molecular physiology. Lecture. II
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
(2-3 cr.)
P or concurrent: CHEM-C 483 or
CHEM-C 484. Laboratory experience
in biochemistry, including experiments
in protein purification, electrophoresis,
column and gas chromatography,
biotechnology, molecular biology, enzyme
kinetics, clinical chemistry, and ELISAs.
Laboratory and laboratory lecture. I
The natural world (3 cr.)
Introduces students to the methods and logic
of science, and helps them understand the
importance of science to the development
of civilization and the contemporary world.
Provides a context within which to evaluate
the important scientific and technological
issues of modern society. Interdisciplinary
elements. I, II, S
THE NATURAL WORLD (3-5 cr.)
P: CHEM-C 106. Explores an important
scientific or technological issue in modern
society. Applies scientific methods and
interdisciplinary perspectives in an
examination of the subject. Investigates
the broader implications and ethical
dimensions of scientific research and
technological advancement. I
PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY
TEACHERS (4 cr.)
P: MATH-T 101, MATH-T 102, MATH-T
103. Principles of physical science with
focus on elementary chemistry and physics.
Laboratory, demonstration, and exploration
enrich course material which is designed
at developing the expertise needed for
success in the elementary school classroom.
Does not satisfy the campuswide Natural
World general-education nor the science
requirement in the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences. I